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Creek star backed to be new Dr Who
Jonathan Creek star Alan Davies is the bookies' favourite to become the new Dr Who.
The classic sci-fi show is returning to the screens after a long absence.
Queer As Folk creator Russell T Davies is writing the new series for the BBC.
William Hill have made Davies 8/1 favourite to land the role of the doctor.
Richard E Grant is second favourite followed by Sean Pertwee - whose dad, Jon, played the time lord in the 1970s.
Other names in the frame include Star Trek actor Patrick Stewart and Cold Feet star James Nesbitt.
And Lenny Henry is 33/1 to become the first black Dr Who in the show's 30 year history.
Actors who have played the role in the past include Tom Baker, Peter Davison and Sylvester McCoy.